is everyone really so scared? You have one life to live. Are you going to spend it worrying that someone is going to take your 'digital fingerprint' life or are you going to just continue living the way you have been. Really so what if some company compiles your information on where you are or what you are doing. Are you a celebrity? are you worried someone is stalking you?
I use credit cards.
I pay bills online.
I give out my email.
I give out my home address.
DO you really think you have control of any of your information?
when you were signed up for grade school your parents/guardians supplied all your information to the school. Really think that is safe?
The place you were born in? the hospital? the city where you're public records are? all someone needs to do is go and request it.
You go to the doctor. you can give them vital information or opt out of doing so.
you get a license for ANYTHING that requires a license. they need vital information.
check out this site:
SPOKEO.com
You might be surprised what info is out there for yourself. googling yourself only does so much
They're called technology and evolution for the right reasons....
/RANT